Ballina weather in December (Mayo, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Ballina this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Ballina typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 10°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Ballina in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 23 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 35 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ballina. May, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ballina climate page with graphs.

 

Ballina, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in December

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ballina.

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